Small Savings Rates Stay Steady: PPF, NSC, SCSS Unchanged

Yo, listen up! The government’s keepin’ it smooth for small savings rates from January to March 2026, no changes in sight. PPF’s chillin’ at 7.1%, NSC flexin’ at 7.7%, and SCSS bringin’ the heat with 8.2%. If you want that steady cash flow, these schemes got your back, fo’ shizzle!
Quick rundown
- Interest rates on small savings schemes remain unchanged for Q1 FY26.
- Public Provident Fund continues to offer 7.1% interest with tax benefits.
- Senior Citizen Savings Scheme and Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana offer 8.2% returns.
- National Savings Certificate offers 7.7% interest with Section 80C benefits.
- Stable returns provide security amidst market uncertainties.